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title: "International ETFs extend lead over S&P 500 in 2026 rally"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286477737.md"
description: "International ETFs like VEA and IXUS are outperforming the S&P 500 in 2026, driven by valuation mean-reversion and currency effects. European and Japanese equities are benefiting from fiscal expansion, a weaker dollar, and favorable earnings revisions. These low-cost ETFs provide U.S. investors with access to a diverse range of global stocks, enhancing market exposure beyond domestic investments."
datetime: "2026-05-14T22:43:18.000Z"
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# International ETFs extend lead over S&P 500 in 2026 rally

Outperformance widens: International ETFs such as VEA and IXUS are posting higher year-to-date and annual returns than the S&P 500, helped by valuation mean-reversion and currency effects. Drivers behind gains: European and Japanese equities benefit from fiscal expansion, weaker dollar, and earnings revisions running ahead of U.S. peers. Diversification appeal: Low-cost ETFs offer exposure to thousands of global stocks, giving U.S. investors broader market access beyond domestic holdings.

### Related Stocks

- [IXUS.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/IXUS.US.md)
- [VEA.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/VEA.US.md)
- [.SPX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/.SPX.US.md)

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